Looking to buy a home? Here are some resources and advice. | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
PrincessSafiya Byers
October 27, 2021
Buying a home can be a mystifying process. Luckily, there are plenty of resources in the city to help you. (File photo by Andrea Waxman)
Leer en español: ¿Quiere comprar una casa? A continuación, se incluyen algunos recursos y consejos.
The road to home ownership can be long and confusing.
And the thought of it often keeps some people from trying to own.
We talked to Kelly Andrew, the chief development and marketing officer for ACTS Housing, to answer common questions.
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“Most people are closer to being ready to buy a home than they think,” Andrew said. “Don’t let the barriers stop you from starting the process.”
Andrew said there are several steps that potential homeowners must take at ACTS Housing.
“No. Most people think the process is over once an offer is accepted, but you still need to have nessacary inspections done to be sure that the home is safe and certified to live in.”
Social Development Commission can assist with lead, weatherization and other housing-related issues. You can call 414-906-2700.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council can help homeowners protect themselves from mortgage and foreclosure prevention scams as well as from predatory home loans. You can call 414-278-1240.
Housing Resources Inc. can provide counseling to homeowners and has programs to help people prevent foreclosure. You can call 414-461-6330.
ACTS Housingoffers counseling and real estate agent representation to help low-income families transition from renting to homebuying. You can call (414) 933-2215.
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee:The Housing Authority’s Section 32 program offers guidance through the homebuying process and sells rehabilitated homes to low-income residents. The agency offers some grants and subsidies for down payment assistance and forgivable second mortgages for current HACM homeowners. You can call (414) 286-5405.
Bronzeville Resident Homeownership Initiative: The Bronzeville Homebuyer Assistance Program provides forgivable loans up to $25,000 and technical assistance to help with property renovation needs for residents buying city-owned foreclosed homes in the Bronzeville Initiative areaYou can call (414) 286-5608.
Common Ground-Milwaukee Rising:
Milwaukee Rising rehabilitates and sells foreclosed properties in the Sherman Park neighborhood. Matching grants of up to $5,000 are available for homeowners wanting to make repairs and improvements. Contact Bob Connolly at bconnolly@jamescompany.com for more information.
, or WHEDA, offers resources for homebuyers.